Welcome to EOP&S/CARE

EOP&S/CARE/NextUp

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

EOP&S/CARE/NextUp is a comprehensive program committed to providing compassionate, innovative, above and beyond services to students facing economic and educational challenges. Our mission is to work in partnership with students and the campus community to enable students to fulfill their highest educational potential.

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Application

All EOP&S students can apply for Spring 2024 starting November 27, 2023

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Our Programs

EOP&S stands for the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services. EOP&S assists students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.

CARE stands for the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education. CARE assists EOP&S students who are single parents, receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs or TANF.

NextUp assists EOP&S students who are eligible current and former foster youth.

Eligibility & Services

EOP&S

Eligibility Services
  • Must be a California Resident or AB540 eligible/California Dream Act
  • Be enrolled full-time 12 units at RHC (some exceptions apply)
  • Qualify for Promise Grant Waiver  A or B or  C/$O EFC
  • 70 degree applicable units or less
  • Be economically and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOP&S Program
  • Priority registration for continuing students
  • Counseling Services/Educational Planning
  • Academic Probation Intervention
  • Book Services
  • School Supplies
  • Laptop/Voice Recorder & Scientific Calculator Loan Program
  • Career Assessments
  • Meal Vouchers
  • Free Printing
  • Cap and gown purchased for graduates

CARE

Eligibility Services
  • EOPS eligible
  • Single parent/head of household
  • Currently receiving TANF/CalWORKs assistance (cash aid)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a child 17 years of age or younger
  • Motivational and Informational Workshops
  • CARE Grants 
    • *Subject to funding
  • Gas Subsidy Cards
  • Agency and County Referrals
  • Single Parent Conferences
  • Case Management and Advocacy
  • Family Seasonal Events
  • Fundraising events
  • In addition to over and above services

NextUp

Eligibility Services
  • Have been in the foster care system at any point on or after your 13th birthday
  • 25 years of age or younger
  • Monthly grants
    Additional funds to buy required textbooks
  • Additional funds to buy required school supplies
  • Meal vouchers
  • Counseling services (academic, personal, and career counseling)
  • Graduation cap and gown and stole
  • Referrals to campus and community resources

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EOP&S History

Meet our Staff

Meet our Counselors

EOP&S Contact Dates

1st Contact

Meet with counselor to review, develop, and/or update your Student Education Plan. 

2nd Contact

Discuss with counselor ​mid-point semester performance.

3rd Contact

Discuss with counselor academic progress, review your EOP&S/CARE eligibility status, and/or further develop your Student Education Plan.

Fall 2023 CARE Event Calendar

August 11

Meet and Greet

Location : SS219 EOPS Outdoor Patio Lounge

Time: 11am-1pm

August 25

Orientation/ CARE Alumni Panel

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11am-1pm

September 29

“Live your Dream” Workshop

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11am-1pm

October 13

Mental Health, Self Love

Location: LRC 128

Time:11am-1pm

October 28

Fall Festival

Location: Cafe Rio

Time: 11am-1pm

November 17

“Financial Literacy” Workshop

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11am-1pm

December 15

Holiday Event

Location: TBD

Time: 12pm -2pm

Contact Us

Location: Student Services SS240

Phone: (562) 908-3423

Email: eops@riohondo.edu

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Fall 2023 Hours

Monday-Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00 pm

Wednesday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm